The publishing industry is abuzz about the highly-anticipated, upcomingĀ Author ImmortalĀ series launch from critically acclaimed writer Frank J. Barbiere (Five Ghosts, Violent Love) and rising-star watercolor artist Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches, You Belong Here, The Family Trade). This all-new, ongoing portal fantasy will launch in October from Image Comics.
The series will premiere with an extra-length, 40-page debut issue and feature variant covers by Yuko Shimizu and Jorge Corona (Eisner Award nominated artist onĀ Transformers, Middlewest).
The Author ImmortalĀ follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.
The Author ImmortalĀ takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape usāand the power they still holdāthis new comic is perfect for fans ofĀ Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev GrossmanāsĀ The Magicians.
In addition to his work in comics, Barbiere is known for his work in the video game industry. He served as Lead Writer at Skydance Interactive, contributed to the Destiny franchise, and wrote for the titlesĀ Darksiders GenesisĀ andĀ Ruined King: A League of Legends StoryĀ at Airship Syndicate.
The Author Immortal #1Ā will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 1:
- Cover A by Morgan Beem ā Lunar CodeĀ 0825IM0274
- Cover B by Yuko Shimizu ā Lunar CodeĀ 0825IM0275
- Cover C 1:25 copy incentiveĀ by Jorge Corona ā Lunar CodeĀ 0825IM0276
- Cover D 1:50 copy incentive by Shimizu (foil) ā Lunar Code 0825IM0277
The Author ImmortalĀ will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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